What’s Izakaya ？

Izakaya 居酒屋 Japanese: [Izakaya] is a type of informal Japanese pub. They are casual places for after-work drinking. The menu may be on the table, displayed on walls, or both. Picture menus are common in larger izakaya. Food and drinks are ordered throughout the course of the session as desired. They are brought to the table. The kitchen will serve the food when it is ready rather than in the formal courses of Western restaurants. Typically, a beer is ordered when one is sitting down before perusing the menu. Quickly prepared dishes such as Tako Yaki or Edamame are ordered first. Progressively followed with more robust flavors such as Yakitori , Kushiyaki or Kara-age. Then finishing the meal with a Sake Cha-tsuke or noodle dish to fill up. Have a seat and enjoy a taste of our Japanese culture! Kanpai !